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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. S tella Cas"<dou1@myway.com>
Reply-To: mrsstellacas@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:34:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: DEAREST,










DEAREST,ST,I am Mrs Stella Cas, I am married to Mr. Edward Csa a business legend in Cote D’Ivoire for nineteen years before he died in the year 2005.We were married for twenty five years with a child, his name is Franklin Cas, my husband died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days, my husband deals in Crud Oil and Gold business.Before his death we were both born again Christian. Since his death I decided not to remarry or get another child outside my matrimonial home, when my late husband was alive he deposited one metallic trunk box that contains the sum of $15.8 Million with a private security company in London. Presently, this money is still in the custody of the security company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Six months due to cancer problem. Having known my condition I decided to donate part of this fund to a church or any individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want a person that
will use this fund for orphanages, widows, propagating the word of God.The Bible made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that giveth". I took this decision because I don't want only child to suffer after I have gone, you will take care of my son and use part of the fund to open a good business on his behalf while he continue his education. I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that "the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace". I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development. With God all things are possible. My son Franklin is now in London for this purpose; as soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the
contact of the security company in London. I will present and introduce your name to the security company as the recipient/new beneficiary of the fund. I want you to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and in truth. As soon as you receive the fund on our behalf, you will deduct ($3,950.000.00) for your assistance and any expenses you made during the transfer, ($3,950.000.00) will be use for orphanages, widows, while you will use ($7,900.000.00) to open a business for my son.Please always be prayerful all through your life. Contact me on this email address or call my son +447024077980, any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another person for the same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.At my e-mail ID: mrsstellacas@yahoo.co.ukRemain blessed in the Lord.Yours
in Christ,Mrs. Stella CasPhone +4470240 77980,



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